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Photos from Tuesday’s win over San Diego

The Royals split a pair of games yesterday, winning at home vs. San Diego and taking a defeat in Goodyear against the Indians. Today, Kansas City hosts the Chicago Cubs at 2:05 Central. The game can be heard on 610 Sports in Kansas City and on royals.com with an audio subscription. Let’s take a look at photos from Tuesday in Surprise:

Luke Hochevar made the start on Tuesday for KC, pitching 2.0 scoreless innings.

Prospect Jake Odorizzi made his first appearance with the big league squad.

Johnny Giavotella picked up his first stolen base of the spring.

Max Ramirez powered the offense with two home runs and four RBI.

Kansas City native Tommy Hottovy pitched a scoreless fifth.

Joakim Soria made his spring debut in the sixth. Soria pitched in the minors for San Diego in 2006.

Greg Holland and Cody Clark congratulate one another after Holland closed out the 7-4 win.

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